Articles — Dog Care

When it comes to your pup, you want to give him the best loving care possible.  You also want to do all you can to give him the healthiest, longest life.  The more you know about caring for your dog and what it takes to keep him healthy and happy, the better you’ll be at providing them for him.  There’s a lot to be learned from experts in the field.  There have been many great books written by veterinarians, professional dog trainers, and even dog psychologists that can help you as you strive to be the best pet parent possible...

Taking Your Dog To The Vet Taking your dog to the vet is, or can be, one of the scariest things for a dog owner. In fact, it can be even more nerve-wracking for the owner than for the actual dog, although goodness knows, dogs hate going to the vet's office. But there are some things you can do and some suggestions you can keep in mind to make taking your dog to the vet a more relaxing, and even rewarding, experience for both of you. Tips And Tricks Work with your Vet The first thing to remember when taking...

Norwegian Elkhound Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1913 Lifespan: 12-15 years Size: Medium Energy: Medium Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crates* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Introduction The Norwegian Elkhound or Norsk Elghund in Norwegian means "Norwegian moose dog". As its name suggests, Elkhounds are used for the tracking and hunting of moose (or elk), bears, and even wolves. This dog breed was presented for the first time at an 1877 dog exhibition in Norway. It is believed to be one of the oldest dog breeds with Elkhounds having been found buried in Viking burial grounds! Breed The...

  Finnish Spitz Quick Facts: AKC recognized in 1988 Lifespan: 13-15 years Size: Medium Energy: High Recommended Crate Size: 36" dog crates* Return to main Dog Crate Size Breed Chart. Finnish Spitz is one the breeds considered as national dogs of Finland. This dog has a thick coat with small ears. The Spitz itself is taken from a German word which means “sharp”. This dog can live in colder climates like those that are found in the North. At first glance, this breed resembles a polar wolf, but it is a friendly dog.  The origin of Finnish Spitz is not clear, but most...

Most people don't know this, but basic dog care is as much an art as it is a science. On the scientific side of things, you have to know the proper amount of food to feed your dog in order to keep it healthy and in tip top shape. Conversely, when you consider the more artistic side of basic dog care, you must keep in mind the proper look and feel of your dog – especially if you are considering entering your breed of man's best friend into a dog show or two. So, in order to learn and implement...